Chin Hei Chan is a professional tournament poker player from Hong Kong. As of late 2025, he has established himself as a high-volume “circuit grinder” in the Asian market, achieving a breakout year with significant scores in Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia. He is currently one of the fastest-climbing players on the Hong Kong All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Chin Hei Chan has significantly elevated his professional standing:

• Total Live Earnings: 67,844 USD (The Hendon Mob)

• Best Live Cash: 12,400 USD

• Hong Kong All-Time Money List: 180th

• Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 5,119th

• 2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Rank: 4,572nd

2025 Season: The “Asian Circuit” Breakthrough

The 2025 season has been the most productive period of Chan’s career, with over 34,820 USD in earnings recorded this year alone. He has maintained a relentless schedule, traveling to nearly every major stop in East Asia.

• Poker Dream 19 Malaysia (November 2025): Recorded his career-best score by finishing 9th in the 3,200 MYR No Limit Hold’em – Main Event. He earned 12,400 USD (52,200 MYR) after navigating a massive field of 1,547 entries.

• 2025 Players Series Taiwan Championship II (August 2025): Demonstrated elite consistency with two major results:

  • 1st place in the No Limit Crazy Pineapple (Event #66) for 1,848 USD (56,500 TWD), securing a regional trophy.

  • 17th place in the 29,700 TWD PS Championship Main Event for 5,977 USD (182,500 TWD).

• Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens Jeju (December 2025): Closed the year with a deep run in the 2,000,000 KRW GOP Main Event, finishing 41st for 3,411 USD (4,860,000 KRW).

• APT Taipei (April 2025): Recorded a deep run in the flagship 55,000 TWD APT Main Event, finishing 204th for 3,488 USD (113,500 TWD).

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Hong Kong, Chan is part of the “new wave” of young professionals who focus on the high-value, large-field events in Taipei and Jeju.

His play style is characterized by:

• Large-Field Navigation: His 9th-place finish in a 1,500+ entry field (Poker Dream) and his 17th-place in an 897-entry field (Players Series) indicate an advanced understanding of tournament phases and ICM (Independent Chip Model).

• Variant Proficiency: His victory in Crazy Pineapple suggests a versatile technical foundation beyond standard No-Limit Hold’em, making him a dangerous opponent in mixed-game or “fun” format side events.

• Marathon Volume: Recording over a dozen significant cashes in 2025 across four different countries points to high mental stamina and a disciplined approach to the traveling circuit life.